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Won a complete defense verdict in $18 million obstetrical malpractice case.

A WTO team led by Joe Farchione won a complete defense verdict in a medical malpractice trial in Youngstown, Ohio. The case involved allegations that WTO's client, an obstetrician, acted negligently, resulting in catastrophic injuries to a newborn who now requires 24/7 care.

Called in just three weeks prior to trial, WTO lawyers worked with local counsel and were able to demonstrate to the jury that our client gave reasonable advice that was simply ignored by the mother. The jury deliberated for about an hour before delivering the unanimous defense verdict.

Won a complete defense jury verdict in Ohio in a two-week trial involving allegations of medical malpractice resulting in birth injuries. The plaintiffs sought over $18 million in damages, and WTO lawyers were brought in to defend the case just three weeks before trial.